Global Compliance Director at Guess

We are seeking an experienced professional to establish and lead our global compliance function. The Global Compliance Director will design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive compliance program worldwide, covering both Corporate Compliance and Product Compliance oversight.

The role requires a strategic, proactive, and dynamic leader, capable of building frameworks where needed, consolidating and strengthening existing practices, and promoting a strong culture of compliance across the Company.

Core Responsibilities

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Lead the Company’s global compliance framework, covering:

• Antitrust / competition law

• Anti-bribery & anti-corruption (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, Loi Sapin II, Decreto 231/2001, etc.)
• Anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions
• Ensuring effective operation of internal reporting and ethics channels
• Work closely with the ESG function to ensure global alignment with applicable ESG-related laws and standards
• Data protection and privacy compliance in liaison with the privacy manager and the DPO

Conduct risk assessments, establish and update policies, training, and monitoring:

• Oversee investigations and ensure effective governance structures.

PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

• Provide compliance/legal guidance and governance to technical teams responsible for product safety and quality.
• Ensure global regulations on product safety, labelling, and traceability (including the upcoming digital product passport) are properly identified and implemented.
• Support policy development, training, and monitoring to embed product compliance into business processes.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs, preferably in fashion, luxury, retail, or consumer goods.
• Proven expertise in corporate compliance programs (antitrust, anti-corruption, AML, sanctions, whistleblowing, data protection, responsible supply chain).
• Solid understanding of product compliance frameworks and ability to guide specialized technical teams in addressing evolving regulatory trends (sustainability, traceability, digital product passport).
• Entrepreneurial mindset: able to create frameworks where needed, drive change proactively, and adapt with agility.
• Assertive, pragmatic, and business-oriented, while also attentive to stakeholder needs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with proven ability to engage senior management and operational teams globally.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.

Benefits

• Balance between work and personal life: Smart Working (Hybrid work model) and Time flexibility
• An International, fresh and dynamic working environment   
• Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess Community
• Arts, sports and social events outside the office, thanks to our Guess Fun activities!
• Training & Development platform and paths
• Discount on our products both online and in stores

Don’t miss your chance to join a progressive and sustainable global company, which is constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market.

Guess promotes a people-first workspace, where their well-being and their development are part of the history and the success of the brand.

Do you think we’re a good match for you? Apply now to be part of our family!